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Interactive Grammar: Making Suggestions

Use 'should', 'could', 'why don't we', 'how about', and 'let's' to make and respond to suggestions in spoken and written English.

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Duration
~64 min
Exercises
43
Level
Elementary

Overview

Use 'should', 'could', 'why don't we', 'how about', and 'let's' to make and respond to suggestions in spoken and written English.

Suggestion structures

  • Let'sLet's go for a walk.
  • Why don't weWhy don't we try that new café?
  • How aboutHow about going to the cinema?
  • What aboutWhat about taking a break?
  • Why notWhy not ask for help?
  • Shall weShall we book the tickets now?

Grammar patterns

  • Let's + base verb: Let's meet at noon.
  • Why don't we + base verb: Why don't we try again?
  • How about / What about + -ing: How about calling him?
  • Why not + base verb: Why not book early?

Common Mistakes

  • ❌ Let's to go. → ✅ Let's go. (no 'to')
  • ❌ How about go? → ✅ How about going? (-ing after 'about')
  • ❌ Why not to call? → ✅ Why not call? (no 'to')

When to use

Social plans

Let's meet for coffee on Friday.

Business meetings

Why don't we schedule a review?

Problem-solving

How about trying a different approach?

Classroom English

Shall we start the activity?

Multiple Choice

Choose the best way to make a suggestion

Multiple Choice15 questions
1 we try that new restaurant tonight?
2 about going for a walk after lunch?
3Why we take a different route to avoid the traffic?
4 go to the cinema this weekend.
5You try speaking to him — it might help.
6What we do to improve the situation?
7You consider applying for the scholarship.
8 don't you take a short break?
9How about a different approach?
10'Why don't we' is used to .
11 meet at the coffee shop at two o'clock.
12What about to the park instead?
13You ask your manager for feedback.
14I think we look at this from a different angle.
15Why not an earlier appointment?

Fill in the Blanks

Complete each suggestion with the correct word or form

Fill in the Blanks10 questions
1(Let's/Let us to/Lets)take a taxi — it will be quicker.
2How about(go/going/to go)to the museum?
3Why(didn't/don't/not)we meet for lunch?
4You could(try/trying/to try)a different approach.
5What about(ask/asking/to ask)for an extension?
6Shall(we/I/they)book the tickets now?
7Why not(call/calling/to call)them and explain the situation?
8I think we(should/shall/must)reconsider our options.
9Why(don't/didn't/not)you take the afternoon off?
10(Shall/Should/Will)we start the meeting now?

Transform the Sentences

Rewrite each statement as a suggestion using the structure given

Transform8 questions

1I think we should go to the coast. → → Use 'Why don't we'

2You could take the train instead. → → Use 'What about'

3We should have dinner together. → → Use 'Let's'

4You might want to apply early. → → Use 'Why not'

5We could start the project next week. → → Use 'Shall we'

6I think you should talk to your manager. → → Use 'How about'

7We should book a table in advance. → → Use 'Let's'

8You could try meditating to reduce stress. → → Use 'Why not'

Fix the Errors

Correct the mistake in each suggestion

Error Fix10 questions

1Let's to go to the cinema tonight.

2Why don't we to try the new café?

3How about go for a walk?

4What about to take a break?

5Why not to call her directly?

6Shall we to meet at noon?

7You could to speak to the manager.

8Why don't you takes the early train?

9Let us to consider all the options.

10How about we go shopping?

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this lesson on modals cover?

Use 'should', 'could', 'why don't we', 'how about', and 'let's' to make and respond to suggestions in spoken and written English.

Which CEFR level is this lesson designed for?

This lesson is designed for Elementary (A2) learners and forms part of the Modals section on Grammartier.

What is the best approach for studying this grammar topic?

Start with the definition, then study the examples carefully to understand how the pattern works in context. Practise identifying the structure in authentic sentences before producing your own — this recognition-first approach builds a strong foundation for accurate, confident use.

Your Grammar Learning Path

Follow the CEFR progression for this topic cluster.

  1. A2
    Can and Be Able To
  2. A2
    Have to / Has to
  3. A2
    Making SuggestionsYou are here
  4. A2
    Modal Verbs
  5. A2
    Modal Verbs for Future Possibility
  6. A2
    Should
  7. B1
    Modals for Obligation, Prohibition and Advice

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